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Spanish newspaper claims Barcelona could be eliminated from Copa del Rey due to fielding banned player

UPDATE: The COLPISA news agency in Madrid is reporting that the Spanish federation agrees with Barcelona’s interpretation of the rules. Carry on, everyone.

FC Barcelona are at risk of being eliminated from the Copa del Rey due to fielding an ineligible player, according to El Mundo. But the club itself feels they did nothing wrong and that things will go on as planned, according to Onda Cero.

The player in contention is Juan Brandáriz, also known as Chumi. He normally plays for Barcelona B, and received a fifth yellow card playing for them against Castellón on the 6th that meant a one-match ban.